Bullhead City, AZ → Hilo, HI · Cross-country move

Movers from Bullhead City to Hilo

About 3,165 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,850–$14,650, delivery in 7–14 days, 10 carriers on the Bullhead City side and 19 in Hilo.

3,165 miroad distance
55 hours (7 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$9,850–$14,6502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Bullhead City, Arizona
To: Hilo, Hawaii
Road distance: ≈ 3,165 miles (2,682 straight-line)
Drive time: 55 hours (7 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 10 (8 interstate)
Movers at destination: 19 (4 interstate)

Reverse: Hilo → Bullhead City

Hilo sits about 3,165 miles west of Bullhead City, which makes this an interstate relocation from Arizona to Hawaii that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $9,850 to $14,650 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 55 hours (7 driving days).

On the Bullhead City side there are 10 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (8 of them authorized for interstate work), and 19 around Hilo (4 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Hilo.

Bullhead City has a population of about 42,000 and Hilo about 45,000. The two cities have comparable density (696 and 824 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Hawaii is a higher-cost state than Arizona, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Bullhead City to Hilo

Full-service estimate for 3,165 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,940	$4,800	$5,860
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$5,910	$7,210	$8,790
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$9,850	$12,010	$14,650
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$15,760	$19,220	$23,450
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$21,670	$26,430	$32,240

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,450–$6,290

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$3,840–$5,650

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$9,850–$14,650

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Bullhead City (origin)

Laughlin Transit INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 391422
MC: 227037
Based in: Laughlin, NV 89029 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 16 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (702) 298-2535 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aquarius Towing INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3357187
MC: 1074413
Based in: Fort Mohave, AZ 86426 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (928) 788-8464 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gary K

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gary Charles Koktavy

USDOT: 2966793
MC: 7899
Based in: Laughlin, NV 89029 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (702) 604-8291 Route Verify on FMCSA

Scm Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: So Cal Moving INC

USDOT: 671253
MC: 252719
Based in: Fort Mohave, AZ 86426 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (951) 265-8806 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wise Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1628928
MC: 600936
Based in: Bullhead City, AZ 86442 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (928) 605-3384 Route Verify on FMCSA

Icon Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1211448
MC: 582980
Based in: Bullhead City, AZ 86442 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (480) 560-8996 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clean Air Auto Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2797793
MC: 934167
Based in: Bullhead City, AZ 86442 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (951) 760-1970 Route Verify on FMCSA

Adam Cohen Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2201147
MC: 763813
Based in: Fort Mohave, AZ 86426 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (661) 476-8276 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 10 movers in Bullhead City

Near Hilo (destination)

Acr Water Hauling INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 1205380
Based in: Keaau, HI 96749 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 19 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (808) 966-7693 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hitco Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: H Kono INC

USDOT: 30309
MC: 512899
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 19 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 935-0010 Route Verify on FMCSA

Island Cold Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2190838
MC: 760358
Based in: Keaau, HI 96749 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (808) 933-2700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kuwaye Trucking INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 62964
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 13 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 935-2845 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mihara Transfer Incorporated

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 62971
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 13 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 935-1597 Route Verify on FMCSA

Keaau Service Station INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 762035
Based in: Kurtistown, HI 96760 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 11 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (808) 966-9373 Route Verify on FMCSA

Yamada Transfer INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 129889
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 933-7338 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kai'S Trucking LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1953191
Based in: Kurtistown, HI 96760 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (808) 935-0011 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 19 movers in Hilo

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Bullhead City to Hilo?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,940 to $5,860 for a studio, $5,910 to $8,790 for a one-bedroom, $9,850 to $14,650 for a two-bedroom, $15,760 to $23,450 for a three-bedroom and $21,670 to $32,240 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Hilo from Bullhead City?

About 3,165 road miles (2,682 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 55 hours (7 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Arizona into Hawaii makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Bullhead City to Hilo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,450 to $6,290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,840 to $5,650. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Bullhead City–Hilo corridor.